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Local governments in Virginia are political subdivisions created by the _____. General Assembly
What are the units of local government in Virginia? 1. Counties 2. Towns 3. Cities
In each Virginia county, legislative power is exercised by an _____. elected Board of Supervisors
What are the roles of the Boards of Supervisors? 1. Enact ordinances (local laws) 2. Adopts annual budget
In all Virginia towns and cities, voters or Town/City Council members elect a _____ to lead the town/city. mayor
To oversee the operation of public schools, all Virginia counties and cities have an _____. elected or appointed school board
Town, city, or county legislators may hire a _____ to over the operations of local government. manager
In each locality, judicial disputes are heard by judges of the _____. 1. Circuit Courts 2. District Courts 3. Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts 4. Small Claims Courts
The Virginia Constitution requires that voters in every locality also elect a _____. (There are 4 answers) 1. Sheriff 2. Clerk of the Circuit Court 3. Commissioner of Revenue 4. Treasurer
What powers do local government exercise? 1. Enforce state and local laws 2. Promote public health 3. Protect public safety 4. Educate children 5. Protect the environment 6. Regulate land use 7. Levy and collect taxes
What is the relationship between the state and local governments? All powers of the local government are given to them by the Constitution of Virginia and acts by the General Assembly.
All are counties and cities given the same powers? Explain. No. Cities have charters and their powers are listed in the city charter.
Laws adopted by counties, towns, and cities are called _____. ordinances
The local legislative body in independent cities and incorporated towns is _____. an elected council
County ordinances are passed by_____. an elected Board of Supervisors
Individuals have the greatest influence on the decisions made by _____. local government officials
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